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Ella Fitzgerald

by Wink Martindale ...

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Series Audiobook 62 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

19 min

Ella Fitzgerald’s career began at various amateur nights around New York City, most famously at the Apollo Theater in 1934. From those early days, Fitzgerald grew to be an iconic jazz singer and the First Lady of Song.In the spring of 1983, Fitzgerald sat down for a conversation with Wink Martindale. She discusses how her career began and some of her first hits including “A-Tistket, A-Tasket.” We ... Read more

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Ella Fitzgerald’s career began at various amateur nights around New York City, most famously at the Apollo Theater in 1934. From those early days, Fitzgerald grew to be an iconic jazz singer and the First Lady of Song.In the spring of 1983, Fitzgerald sat down for a conversation with Wink Martindale. She discusses how her career began and some of her first hits including “A-Tistket, A-Tasket.” We
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Carpenters, The

by Wink Martindale ...

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Series Audiobook 5 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

33 min

In a time when hard rock was all the rage, The Carpenters were bringing a softer sound to the airwaves of the 1970s. While many artists churned out new music constantly, they took a different approach. They waited for a great song with a great sound to come together, only putting out a new song when they were sure they were putting out a hit.Siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter sat down with Wink ... Read more

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In a time when hard rock was all the rage, The Carpenters were bringing a softer sound to the airwaves of the 1970s. While many artists churned out new music constantly, they took a different approach. They waited for a great song with a great sound to come together, only putting out a new song when they were sure they were putting out a hit.Siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter sat down with Wink
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Percy Faith

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Series Audiobook 47 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

35 min

Though his work was often classified as just “arrangements,” Percy Faith’s work went well beyond that and could be more accurately described as “recompositions.” He got his start as a child studying piano and eventually made his mark as an instrumental stylist, importing elements of jazz and rock into mood music.In a conversation with host Wink Martindale, Faith discusses the work it takes to find ... Read more

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Though his work was often classified as just “arrangements,” Percy Faith’s work went well beyond that and could be more accurately described as “recompositions.” He got his start as a child studying piano and eventually made his mark as an instrumental stylist, importing elements of jazz and rock into mood music.In a conversation with host Wink Martindale, Faith discusses the work it takes to find
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Natalie Cole

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Series Audiobook 65 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

26 min

Before the daughter of Nat “King” Cole ever sang for an audience, she was lip-syncing in front of her bedroom mirror to the Supremes. Natalie Cole, the second of five children said her parents raised her to work hard for what she wanted.The award-winning artist sat down with Wink Martindale to discuss what it was like growing up in a house filled with music. In this intimate conversation from the ... Read more

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Before the daughter of Nat “King” Cole ever sang for an audience, she was lip-syncing in front of her bedroom mirror to the Supremes. Natalie Cole, the second of five children said her parents raised her to work hard for what she wanted.The award-winning artist sat down with Wink Martindale to discuss what it was like growing up in a house filled with music. In this intimate conversation from the
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Neil Diamond

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Series Audiobook 27 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

22 min

The Coney Island section of Brooklyn, NY was the birthing ground for the man the rest of the world would eventually come to know as Neil Diamond. In this special Hall of Fame spotlight, host Wink Martindale takes a look at Diamond’s illustrious career, beginning with those early days in Coney Island, which Diamond tells Wink, was “the most fantastic place in the world for a kid to grow up.”Diamond ... Read more

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The Coney Island section of Brooklyn, NY was the birthing ground for the man the rest of the world would eventually come to know as Neil Diamond. In this special Hall of Fame spotlight, host Wink Martindale takes a look at Diamond’s illustrious career, beginning with those early days in Coney Island, which Diamond tells Wink, was “the most fantastic place in the world for a kid to grow up.”Diamond
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Captain & Tennille

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Series Audiobook 50 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

30 min

In 1973, Captain & Tennille wrote and cut a record completely at their own expense. The product of that recording session, “The Way I Want to Touch You,” proved to be a regional hit and was the first step in their fascinating journey to major label success.The couple sat down with host Wink Martindale just as their first hit was climbing the charts. In this captivating interview, they discuss how ... Read more

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In 1973, Captain & Tennille wrote and cut a record completely at their own expense. The product of that recording session, “The Way I Want to Touch You,” proved to be a regional hit and was the first step in their fascinating journey to major label success.The couple sat down with host Wink Martindale just as their first hit was climbing the charts. In this captivating interview, they discuss how
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Paul Anka

by Wink Martindale ...

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Series Audiobook 1 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

30 min

Paul Anka recorded his first single at the age of just 14. In addition to his success as a performer, Anka was also an accomplished songwriter. His credits include the theme song for Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and one of Tom Jones’ biggest hits, “She’s A Lady.”In this 1977 interview, Wink Martindale takes listeners on an extensive survey of the singer’s long and successful career. From ... Read more

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Paul Anka recorded his first single at the age of just 14. In addition to his success as a performer, Anka was also an accomplished songwriter. His credits include the theme song for Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and one of Tom Jones’ biggest hits, “She’s A Lady.”In this 1977 interview, Wink Martindale takes listeners on an extensive survey of the singer’s long and successful career. From
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Alan & Marilyn Bergman

by Wink Martindale ...

Narrated by Wink Martindale ...

Series series Hall of Fame
Unabridged

41 min

For Alan and Marilyn Bergman, being married and working together as songwriters had many perks. The two found that their relationship allowed them to be uninhibited in sharing ideas while crafting a song.In this interview recorded with Wink Martindale in the 1980s, they discussed their lives, lyrics and careers as songwriters. The couple provides an intimate and detailed look at the songwriting ... Read more

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For Alan and Marilyn Bergman, being married and working together as songwriters had many perks. The two found that their relationship allowed them to be uninhibited in sharing ideas while crafting a song.In this interview recorded with Wink Martindale in the 1980s, they discussed their lives, lyrics and careers as songwriters. The couple provides an intimate and detailed look at the songwriting
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Glen Campbell

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Series Audiobook 4 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

36 min

Glen Campbell’s career extended throughout song and screen as he worked in television, film and as a songwriter and performer. He achieved moderate success early on as a country artist and made history in 1967 winning four Grammys in both the pop and country categories.Campbell found crossover success with “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Southern Nights” in the mid-70s. Wink Martindale takes listeners on ... Read more

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Glen Campbell’s career extended throughout song and screen as he worked in television, film and as a songwriter and performer. He achieved moderate success early on as a country artist and made history in 1967 winning four Grammys in both the pop and country categories.Campbell found crossover success with “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Southern Nights” in the mid-70s. Wink Martindale takes listeners on
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Lawrence Welk

Part 1

by Wink Martindale ...

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Series Audiobook 58 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

28 min

Lawrence Welk left home at the age of 21 and spent two years trying to get a job with bands with little success. Though his career got off to a rocky start, Welk would go on to become a renowned musician, bandleader and television personality.In Part 1 we hear about Welk’s earliest days of his life and career. In a conversation with Wink Martindale in 1973, he reflects on the beginning of his ... Read more

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Lawrence Welk left home at the age of 21 and spent two years trying to get a job with bands with little success. Though his career got off to a rocky start, Welk would go on to become a renowned musician, bandleader and television personality.In Part 1 we hear about Welk’s earliest days of his life and career. In a conversation with Wink Martindale in 1973, he reflects on the beginning of his
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Lawrence Welk

Part 2

by Wink Martindale ...

Narrated by Wink Martindale ...

Series Audiobook 59 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

33 min

In Part 2 we hear about Welk from his manager Sam Lutz and others that played an important part in his career. We also hear from Lawrence Welk in a conversation he had with Wink Martindale in 1973.Welk shares stories of numerous performances across the country, his time on tour and interactions with his fans. He also discusses his television career and his eventual return to recording music with ... Read more

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In Part 2 we hear about Welk from his manager Sam Lutz and others that played an important part in his career. We also hear from Lawrence Welk in a conversation he had with Wink Martindale in 1973.Welk shares stories of numerous performances across the country, his time on tour and interactions with his fans. He also discusses his television career and his eventual return to recording music with
... Read more
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Tony Bennett

by Wink Martindale ...

Narrated by Wink Martindale ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Hall of Fame
Unabridged

28 min

Tony Bennett took his place at the forefront of pop music when he recorded “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” in 1962. Despite being trained in art, Bennett made the decision to pursue a career in music that included a stint as a singing waiter.Bennett spoke with Wink Martindale in August of 1972 about his accomplished career that included numerous awards, honors and hit singles. He discusses his ... Read more

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Tony Bennett took his place at the forefront of pop music when he recorded “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” in 1962. Despite being trained in art, Bennett made the decision to pursue a career in music that included a stint as a singing waiter.Bennett spoke with Wink Martindale in August of 1972 about his accomplished career that included numerous awards, honors and hit singles. He discusses his
... Read more

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